It has become so frustrating to read Rick Skillman’s Letter to the Editor (“Improvements needed in this ‘village,'” Aug. 13). A five-year project is now stalled because the City Council has become mesmerized by a minority viewpoint that gives the city a time-warped “village” mentality.

By the number of other homeowners who are writing in to local papers, it is now obvious that the city government can no longer ignore the need to work with visionary people who can effect good change that moves our city forward pragmatically and aesthetically – for instance, with the Ralphs Courtyard.

People are beginning to notice beautiful architectural and aesthetically improved areas as you drive north along the coast. Upon entering San Clemente, it is embarrassing to see derelict buildings and landscaping that is not cohesive. One can only hope that the LAB project will reach fruition and be a welcoming marker as you enter San Clemente.

The next time a buyer comes along for the Miramar Theater, let’s hope the city doesn’t let him get away, stymied by the planning process to the point that the project stops.

Rick Skillman’s vision for change is good for South El Camino Real and can be an impetus for future improvements for the current southern rust-belted section of town.

Christina Deem

San Clemente

BOOSTER FOR BRUNCH

Unless you are a golfer or dine regularly at Irons in the Fire at San Clemente Municipal Golf Course, you have no doubt missed the unadvertised once-monthly Sunday buffet. The food is excellent, with a vast assortment of salads, meats, seafood, made-to-order omelets, desserts, etc. The service is friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere is lovely.

With so few good restaurants in San Clemente, this brunch is an unadvertised treasure. At $20 a person, it ties a decorative bow to a nice weekend.

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